May weather forecast
Sheridan, KY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Sheridan, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 75.6°F (24.2°C) and min 58.5°F (14.7°C).

Temperature

The onset of May brings a minor temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C). Sheridan records an average nighttime low-temperature of 58.5°F (14.7°C) throughout May.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, May is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout May, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sheridan, there are 148.8 rainfall days, and 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Sheridan, Kentucky, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Sheridan, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:07 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Sheridan is 9.3h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Sheridan. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Sheridan?

The high-temperature, in May, in Sheridan, records 75.6°F (24.2°C), while the low-temperature is 58.5°F (14.7°C).

What is the most humid month in Sheridan?

May is the most humid month in Sheridan, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in May in Sheridan?

The average relative humidity in May in Sheridan is 80%.

How much does it rain in Sheridan in May?

In Sheridan, Kentucky, in May, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Sheridan?

May through October are months without snowfall in Sheridan.

Does it snow in Sheridan in May?

In May, in Sheridan, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May in Sheridan?

The average day length in May in Sheridan, Kentucky, is 14h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Sheridan?

On the first day of May in Sheridan, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:07 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Sheridan?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.3h.

When is the highest UV index in Sheridan?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in May in Sheridan?

In Sheridan, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Sheridan, KY

Average temperature in May - Sheridan, KY
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Sheridan, KY

Average pressure in May - Sheridan, KY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Sheridan, KY

Average wind speed in May - Sheridan, KY
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in May
Sheridan, KY

Average humidity in May - Sheridan, KY
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in May
Sheridan, KY

Average rainfall in May - Sheridan, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in May
Sheridan, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Sheridan, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Sheridan, KY

Average snowfall in May - Sheridan, KY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Sheridan, KY

Average snowfall days in May - Sheridan, KY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sheridan, KY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sheridan, KY
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Sheridan, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Sheridan, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

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Average UV index in May
Sheridan, KY

Average UV index in May - Sheridan, KY
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Sheridan, KY

Average cloud cover in May - Sheridan, KY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in May
Sheridan, KY

Average visibility in May - Sheridan, KY
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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